Materials Management Assistant

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The position is Monday to Friday 07:30 - 15:30. Main duties will be to assist Receipts & Distribution Manager in providing and maintaining high level of standards within the department. To deliver an efficient service for the trust.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Assist in the receipt and distribution of ad hoc deliveries including the management of stock ordered for the bulk stores facility. Take responsibility for the security of goods from the point of receipt and ensure stock is correctly stored and distributed to all Areas. Comply with the principles of risk management including health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff. Undertake any other tasks as required by the Operational Purchasing Manager or Materials Management Supervisor in accordance with the grade and nature of the post as required.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
1. Provide support to the Materials Management function by putting away stock in ward and department storerooms.
2. Assist in the receipt and distribution of ad hoc deliveries including the management of stock ordered for the bulk stores facility.
3. Ensure stock is put away in the correct location and the store rooms are kept tidy at all times.
4. Support the expansion of the Materials Management function across the remaining wards and departments within the Trust in accordance with the proposed Materials Management ‘roll out’ plan.
5. Ensure stock items delivered are correct and that agreed stock levels are maintained.
6. Assist in the development and improvement of relationships between the Procurement Dept. and ward staff.
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